$2,791

closing credit¹

8121 S Houston Ave Chicago, IL 60617

$235,000
4 beds
3 full
1,134 sqft
$207 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8121 S Houston Ave

This Charming bungalow home with lots of character is waiting to be yours. Either first time home buyers or investors don't miss this opportunity. This home features 3 bedrooms and separate kitchen area with a full bathroom on first level. Attic has an additional large room ready with full bathroom , As the other side of the attic is currently used as storage space but has lots of potential. Finished basement with additional kitchen and bathroom, as well designated laundry room . Large backyard with detached 2 car garage . Lots of potential in this charming home and is sold AS IS . BRING YOUR OFFERS TODAY !!! ***Important Public side had already Already Replaced lead pipes from the section of the water pipes that run from the main water line in the street to the sidewalk *** This home was grandfathered the participation in the City-Assisted Lead Service Line Replacement Program at no cost to the new owner to have the rest of the pipes changed from the side walk to the house ***

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,134 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1951
MLS #12270463
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12270463
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (312) 642-1400
  • Listing Agent: Elena Mojsova

IDX Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS GRID.

All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

IDX Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the broker/agent who owns the website are marked with the MRED Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (the MRED logo) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers.

All data is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MRED. MRED supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MTP or MRED. The use of the MRED Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.

DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@theMLSGRID.co

The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.

Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/29/2025, 3:15:55 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

view of front of property featuring a front yard

$235,000

8121 S Houston Ave

$2,791

closing credit¹

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$12,000$1,201
2021$12,000$1,207
2020$10,412$704
2019$11,569$1,084
2018$11,569$691
2017$12,607$1,406

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Hoyne Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.4 mi

8905 S Crandon Ave

7

Earhart Options for Knowledge Elementary School

Public District KG-6

2.2 mi

1710 E 93rd St

7

McDowell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.3 mi

1419 E 89th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,216. Typical income of Chicago, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

52%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
14%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • HondaHonda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 8121 S Houston Ave

This home is located at 8121 S Houston Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60617 in the Far Southeast Side neighborhood. This 1,134 square foot home was built in 1951. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $235,000.

Over 447 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Chicago, IL. In the same period over 930 listings were sold below the listed price and 276 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Chicago, IL decreased by 4.5% between November and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 35 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $366,590.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources